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Special Hornets book offer
Former Watford Observer journalist Lionel Birnie has a special offer on Enjoy the Game, the story of Watford in the 1980s. A copy of his book costs £5 if an order is placed today or tomorrow, rising to £6 on Friday and £7 on Saturday. In other words
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Massey's Glovers' stay extended again
Gavin Massey’s loan at Yeovil Town has been extended by a further month. The 19-year-old striker’s existing deal with the Glovers took him up to and including the January 14 clash with Tranmere Rovers but the League One club have confirmed he will
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New Mill End Tesco applies for 11pm alcohol licence
A heavily-opposed Tesco store in Mill End, due to be built this year, has applied for a licence to sell alcohol until 11pm. Plans for the supermarket, on the site of the old Happy Man Pub in Berry Lane, were approved in March 2011. Before the building
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New trees transform Bushey nature reserve
Conservationists overseeing the development of a Bushey nature reserve have completed the latest phase of its transformation – planting 180 new trees. Fisher’s Field was a hive of activity this morning as volunteers from the Countryside Management
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Royal British Legion Abbots Langley branch to meet next week
Former and current servicemen and women are invited to the first meeting of the year of the Royal British Legion. People of all ages, who have been in the services or are associated with them, are eligible to attend the Abbots Langley branch meeting
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Could you help provide support for families of those imprisoned at The Mount?
AN organisation which provides support to families visiting relatives in The Mount prison is seeking friendly faces to join its team. Hertfordshire Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (HACRO) is appealing for volunteers to
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Hertsmere one of best places to live in UK, says survey
Residents of Hertsmere enjoy some of the best quality of life in the whole of the UK, according to a new report. A survey looking to find the top 50 places to live in the UK listed the borough, encompassing Bushey, Radlett and Aldenham, in 21st position
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Code-breaking under spotlight at Abbots Langley meeting
A TALK on code-breaking during the Second World War will feature at the next meeting of Abbots Langley Local History Society later this month. Guest speaker Nick Miers will present the lecture entitled “Development of Code Breaking at Bletchley Park
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Knife-wielding thief stole duvets to sell for booze
A knife-wielding shoplifter stole £60 worth of bedding from British Home Stores in Watford, so he could sell it to buy alcohol. But David Mallord was spotted acting suspiciously by security guard Kenny Ojo, who confronted him as he left the
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Museum chairman awarded MBE for services to area's heritage
The chairman of Three Rivers Museum of Local History has been awarded an MBE for her services to heritage. Barbara Owen, who lives in Rickmansworth, was completely shocked when she received a letter telling her she was on the New Year list.
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College leaves tributes to Catherine Wynter
Teachers of a West Herts College student, found stabbed to death on Boxing Day, said the 19-year-old had “a bright future before her”. Catherine Wynter, 19, was found by her mother after being stabbed to death at a house in Borehamwood on December
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Hornets pair extend loans at Wealdstone
Watford youngsters Britt Assombalonga and Connor Smith have extended their loan spells with Wealdstone for another month. The pair have been with the Stones since the start of last month and have helped the Ryman Premier club maintain their unbeaten
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Advice available for benefit system changes
HELP is at hand for people struggling with recent changes to the benefit system in Watford and Three Rivers. From this month the weekly £78.50 cap on the housing benefit people under 25 living in shared private accommodation has been extended to claimants
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Teen appears in court over Catherine Wynter stabbing
The teenager accused with murdering West Herts College student, Katie Wynter, on Boxing Day has appeared in court today. Tony Bushby, 18, was remanded into custody at St Albans Crown Court by Judge Andrew Bright QC this morning. He is
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History society launches calendar
A community group from Kings Langley has created a calendar to mark the new year and celebrate the village’s history. Kings Langley History and Museum Society are offering a calendar themed on “Remembering Kings Langley”. Priced at £7 each, the
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'Messy' worship at church
A “messy” form of worship is to be held at Bovingdon Baptist Church. Residents across the village are invited to the event on Sunday, January 15, at the church in the High Street. Organised to encourage families to build relationships
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Window designer awarded MBE
The impressive career of a designer from Rickmansworth has been recognised with an MBE in the New Years Honours list for his services to Architectural Stained Glass. Alfred Fisher, of The Highland, has created windows for Buckingham Palace and Westminster
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Queens' School pupils stage High School Musical
Students in Bushey got a taste of school life in America when they took part in a production of High School Musical recently. About 120 Queens’ School pupils, in years seven to 13, helped stage the production across four nights for parents
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Footballer arrested following new year's brawl
A FORMER Watford FC footballer was arrested in St Albans following a new year's brawl at a city restaurant, it has been reported. Darius Henderson, who now plays for Millwall, has since been bailed by Hertfordshire Police after a man is alleged
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Asda evacuated after false fire alarm
Shoppers had to be evacuated from Asda in north Watford after a fire alarm went off last night. Trollies were abandoned in the aisles as crews from Garston Fire Station were called to the store off St Albans Road at around 7pm. However
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Villagers welcome new police officer
Bovingdon and Chipperfield villagers have welcomed a new bobby to the beat - PC Simon Cooper. The 40-year-old, who lives in Kings Langley, is the new neighbourhood officer for the two villages. He will be working alongside PC Johanna Stuart and
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Vodka fuelled attack on wife after Christmas party
Drunken Stephen Purse attacked his wife after a Christmas Party when she asked why he had only made coffee for himself. Purse, 54, who had downed vodka and lager ended up spilling his coffee over his wife Gaynor before forcing her against a
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Hospital's discharge room refurbished
Patients at Watford General Hospital can now spend the last few hours of their stay in comfort thanks to the refurbishment of a discharge lounge. The lounge, which is designed to offer a home-from-home atmosphere for those waiting to leave
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Prolific charity fundraiser awarded MBE
A FORMER resident of the Cassiobury Estate, Watford, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Mr Don Bailey has been involved in raising thousands of pounds for charities since the mid-eighties after ill health hastened his early
